Nationals vs. Tigers - News - September 21, 2026

Colt Keith - Out for season with thumb sprain The Tigers placed Keith on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left thumb sprain.

Impact He missed a couple games last week with thumb soreness, and subsequent testing revealed a sprain. It will end the season for Keith, who finishes with a .258/.322/.406 batting line and 10 home runs over 140 contests for the Tigers. Gleyber Torres and/or Eduardo Valencia could handle designated hitter duties for the Tigers in the final week while Keith is out.

8 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Troy Melton - Lands on IL with arm fatigue The Tigers placed Melton on the 15-day injured list Monday with right arm fatigue.

Impact While it's unfortunate that Melton's season will end with him on the IL, it's good news that he appears to have avoided any structural issues with his pitching arm. He had a 7.79 ERA in four September starts, so the fatigue could be something that's nagged at Melton for a little while. Even after the poor final month, Melton will finish with a 2.76 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 94:37 K:BB over 114.1 innings covering 20 starts for the Tigers.

13 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jace Jung - Coming up from Toledo The Tigers will recall Jung from Triple-A Toledo prior to Monday's game versus the Nationals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Jung has spent almost all of the 2026 campaign at Toledo, slashing .227/.344/.421 with 22 home runs over 133 contests. The 25-year-old can handle first base, second base and third base, but his playing time in the final week of the regular season will not be assured.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

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